RE ADVERT – EXECUTIVE POSITION AT FREEDOM PARK
Post Date : 15 September 2026
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Freedom Park is a heritage site and museum dedicated to honouring all those who gave
their lives in the struggles for freedom. It is established as a cultural institution reporting to
the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and is situated in Salvokop, Pretoria.
The institution invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and knowledgeable
candidates for the following key position:
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: HERITAGE AND KNOWLEDGE
The HOD: Heritage and Knowledge is responsible for providing strategic leadership,
intellectual direction and management of Freedom Park’s heritage, research and
knowledge, and education and outreach programmes, ensuring the advancement of its
National Heritage mandate, preservation of historical narratives, and promotion of inclusive
memory and identity.
The role works closely with and reports to the Chief Executive Officer to strengthen
programme impact, enhance knowledge production, and deepen stakeholder engagement.
The HOD will be expected to lead the Heritage and Knowledge function through a phase of
content development, research excellence and strategic alignment with national priorities.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: HERITAGE AND KNOWLEDGE
Minimum Requirements
- A Master’s degree (NQF Level 9), preferably in the Social/Human Sciences or a
related field. - Eight years’ senior management experience, preferably within the heritage, cultural,
research, knowledge management, or broader public sector environment. - Demonstrated capability in strategic leadership, programme oversight, project
management, organisational performance and stakeholder engagement. - Experience managing complex programmes or functions with public accountability
and delivering results in dynamic and evolving contexts. - Strong leadership and strategic thinking ability, with the capacity to guide
multidisciplinary teams, optimise resources and foster a high-performance and
innovative culture.
SENIOR APPOINTMENT
The above key Freedom Park position will be for a five-year fixed-term contract, with a
probationary period of six (6) months. Remuneration and benefits will be aligned to public
sector norms.
APPLICATIONS
Interested South African applicants must submit a comprehensive CV with three contactable
referees, a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position, and certified copies of their
ID and qualifications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted (by 16 October 2026). By applying, you
automatically give consent to criminal record check, qualifications verification and all other
relevant pre-employment screening processes, in accordance with applicable legislation.
Freedom Park reserves the right, within the bounds of the law, to verify any information
provided by applicants, including conducting independent background checks where
necessary.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: HERITAGE AND KNOWLEDGE
Shortlisted candidates will also be required to undergo assessments evaluating
competence, psychometric attributes and other relevant criteria, in accordance with
applicable legislation and professional standards.
Freedom Park is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments are made in accordance
with applicable legislation and on the basis of merit, including the inherent requirements of
the job and the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and competencies, while
supporting the organisation’s employment equity objectives.
NB! This is a re-advertisement. Persons who applied in April and May 2026 need not apply.
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2026
SUBMISSION: Submit your application containing your detailed and up-to-date CV and
certified copies (not older than 3 months) of your ID and academic qualifications. Submit to
the following email address: hr@freedompark.co.za with the subject line indicating the
reference code: HOD2026
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